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Table 4 Proportion of clients with each breastfeeding challenge*

From: Survey of patient satisfaction with the Breastfeeding Education and Support Services of The Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne

Breastfeeding challenges

No. of clients (n = 78)

%

Attachment difficulties

65

83

Nipple damage

33

42

Low milk supply

28

36

Painful feeding

27

35

Slow weight gain for baby

20

26

Nipple/breast thrush

17

22

Frequent or prolonged feeds

15

19

Tongue-tie

9

12

Mastitis

7

9

Premature baby

4

5

Other**

9

12

  1. *Clients could report more than 1 problem
  2. ** "Flat nipples" (n = 2), nipple shield use (n = 2), "baby thrashing around on/off breast" (n = 1), "nipple vasospasm" (n = 1), "painful engorgement" (n = 1), "small baby" (n = 1), oversupply (n = 1)
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